During the fall semester, Health Science students begin working on their applications for the clinical non-credit, non-degree certificate programs. Preference is given to applicants with completed prerequisite coursework prior to advancement to the Health Science program senior year curriculum. Each application consists of two letters of recommendation, a personal essay, and college transcripts.
We strongly advise students to make an appointment with the program director of the clinical non-credit, non-degree certificate program that interests them well in advance of submitting an application to ensure that they meet the minimum qualifications before applying.
The clinical non-credit, non-degree certificate program’s admissions committee carefully reviews all applications. Qualified applicants are invited for personal interviews. No telephone interviews are granted. Each candidate is evaluated based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, academic achievement, references, demonstrated concern for others, motivation, and quality of past health care experience. Students are notified of their acceptance or non-acceptance into the clinical non-credit, non-degree certificate program before the end of the fall semester in order to appropriately register for spring concentration courses.
The enrollment capacity for each clinical concentration varies each year. Meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee admission into the clinical non-credit, non-degree certificate program, nor does it guarantee an interview.
Admission
Radiologic Technology Clinical Non-credit, Non-degree Certificate Program Admission Requirements: Admission to the program is competitive. To submit an application students are required to be registered in the Health Science major's senior year fall semester core coursework plus HAN 395 (19 credits fall semester). Preference is given to students who document an overall G.P.A. of 2.5 in college level coursework; a strong science and math background (minimum “C” grade in each course and an overall natural science G.P.A. of 2.5 in recommended coursework). In order to maximize your ability to succeed, strongly recommended coursework include: calculus, general physics, human anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology. Preference is also given to students who can document health care experience (paid or volunteer) and/or community service. Note: the average of the first three exam scores in HAN 395 will be factored into admissions decisions.
All offers of admissions into the Radiologic Technology clinical non-credit, non-degree certificate program are conditional. Requirements for admission into the clinical non-credit, non-degree certificate program are as follows: maintain an overall senior year G.P.A. of 2.5; successfully complete all fall semester coursework; receive a grade of C or higher in either HAN 395; successfully complete each of the following courses with a minimum grade of C and an overall spring semester G.P.A. of 2.5 (HAN 401: Radiobiology and Health Physics, HAN 402: Radiographic Anatomy and Pathology, HAN 404: Radiology Instrumentation, HAN 405: Radiographic Technique, and HAN 406: Radiographic Procedures and Positioning I).
